Yamaha RX-Z11 Connections

[RV Trax]

What is the best way to obtain more record/audio outputs from this receiver to feed my recording devices? I have 3 of the 4 zone outputs available. Can these be used? The other questionable option is, can I use RCA single to dual adapter cables to double the audio outputs to provide more inputs for my recording devices? Do the USB or HDMI connections provide record out capabilities? Can I use a USB computer wireless WIFI antenna for audio integration with this unit? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[bandphan]

how many audio recording devices do you have. Did the explations in your other thread not help?

 

[RV Trax]

Recording devices

At this time I am looking to use a total of 5 recording devices

 

[bandphan]

At this time I am looking to use a total of 5 recording devices

which are? you have 4 outputs specific to analog out and digital ones also

 

[RV Trax]

which are? you have 4 outputs specific to analog out and digital ones also

I need a total of 5 analog outputs.

 

[bandphan]

I need a total of 5 analog outputs.

Which are for?

 

[AVRat]

I see 2 VCRs and 1 Tape deck, what else? Yes, you could use Y-adapters.

 

[BMXTRIX]

Or you could use the zone 2, zone 3, or zone 4 audio outputs to feed any of your record sources with a discrete source of your choosing.

Keep in mind, A/V receivers are designed to hit the majority of the expectations of consumers with typical use. Since the average user might have one - maybe TWO recording devices (DVD-R & CD-R) this top tier product provides twice what the typical user will have.

Similarly, you will find that the newest receivers are dropping component video inputs in favor of more HDMI inputs.

For example, look at the new Denon AVR-4310...
5 HDMI inputs - only 3 component inputs - only two audio record outputs and 3 coax/2 optical digital inputs. It's all going HDMI!

http://usa.denon.com/AVR4310CI_Large_Back.jpg

Going up to their $7500 A1 receiver - you still don't get everything that you specifically want...

http://usa.denon.com/AVPA1HDCI_Large_Back.jpg

Frankly... Time to throw away the VCRs, tape cassette, and half the other gear and make that leap into DVD-R, DVRs, and Blu-ray Disc.